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FINANCE

Beware the Budget's kick in the coffers

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2016

Heather Jameson says the business rates bombshell in Osborne's Budget will do nothing for devolut...

FINANCE

Word on the street

By Ben Page | 22 March 2016

Ipsos MORI's Ben Page examines Osborne's Budget announcements in light of public opinion on devol...

FINANCE

Bang for your buck

By Bob Neill | 22 March 2016

Devolution of business rates are on the horizon. Bob Neill says this is now an ideal time for loc...

FINANCE

Has Osborne missed the point?

By Sir Richard Leese | 22 March 2016

Sir Richard Leese argues the chancellor has failed to recognise fundamental demands on devolution.

FINANCE

Scottish Labour to scrap 'unfair' council tax

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2016

Scottish Labour has today announced plans to scrap the ‘unfair’ council tax and replace it with a...

FINANCE

'Devolution revolution' in jeopardy after Budget

By Thomas Bridge | 22 March 2016

Devolution deals unveiled during the Budget are in turmoil after widespread dissent over the powe...

WHITEHALL

Government devolution strategy 'piecemeal and incoherent'

By William Eichler | 21 March 2016

The Government’s devolution strategy is ‘piecemeal and incoherent,’ a new cross-party report has ...

FINANCE

COSLA calls for new relationship

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 March 2016

Scottish council bosses have called for the relationship between local and central government nor...

WHITEHALL

Rate relief compensation 'nigh on impossible'

By Sam Clayden | 18 March 2016

The Government’s plans to reimburse local government for raising the threshold for small business...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Weak link between localism and economic growth

By Dr Paul Greenhalgh | 16 March 2016

When business rate retention was first introduced in 2013 it had two underlying policy objectives...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Education and Skills

£98, 135 - £113,630

A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships

£98, 135 - £113,630

A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director - Direct Services

£98, 135 - £113,630

Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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